25% off at Shopbop | What I Ordered

Yes, yes, it’s here, Shopbop’s Friends & Family code: 25% off with code INTHEFAM25. I was prepared this time, and saved up the credits I earn every month so I could REALLY take advantage of the 25% discount, so I had quite a significant budget. In the past, I’ve never been able to wait for fall purchases, so it was a challenge to save up, but worth it! (I tend to get overly excited for fall as soon as September arrives, even though it’s not even close to being sweater-weather. And still isn’t…)

This time, my goal was really to find a pair of black, high-rise skinny jeans, and a pair of high-rise cropped jeans. I also threw in a pair of gray jeans to try, but will send them back if they aren’t exactly what I want; I don’t really want too many pairs of jeans. I’ve been searching like CRAZY for a replacement pair of cropped straight(er) jeans to replace my AG’s that are just too low-rise for me anymore, not finding anything I like. I did like this distressed pair of 3×1 jeans I tried on at NM, although they were still a lower rise than I prefer, so I decided to give the cropped high-rise a try. In general, I need to stick with Goldsign for jeans, because they consistently seem to fit my body, but I liked the way 3×1 fit my calves, so here’s hoping…

I got the burgundy James Perse long sleeve dress as a potential 25th high school reunion dress (although if it turns out to be more purple than “wine” in real life, I won’t keep it). And I tried on the other James Perse dress yesterday in the store, and FELL IN LOVE, so yes, I got it. It’s like nothing else I own, and I think it will be very versatile for both in-between weather, and cooler weather layered with a cardigan, but I’ll have to see how it plays in my wardrobe. I really do recommend it though, if you like the style, but do size down. The size 2 on me was just horrible, too long, and the pockets hit low on my hips, so with this dress, it’s really important to get the size right or else it will look funny.

I had the James Perse cashmere pants in my cart, but removed them at the last minute; I just couldn’t do it. Maybe when they go on sale? or with the Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale? I know I’d wear them, but they do not fill a hole I have in my wardrobe right now, and I tried very hard to fill only those with these purchases.

thanks for sharing 🙂

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I ordered a pair of J Brand Love Story jeans. Mainly because I tried on a pair at Marshall’s (for only $25!!!) but they were too small for me. So I spent $150 more on the ones from ShopBop. 😉

They will probably go back anyway. I wasn’t really tempted by much of anything from this or the Saks F&F sale, to be honest. I AM a lot more tempted to get those black and white booties from Emerson Fry, though.

Also–to report back on the Zady cotton shirt I ordered–I sent it back. The fabric was kind of scratchy, and a little more sheer than I would like. Plus. button-front shirts are not the best on me to begin with, and it just didn’t do anything for me.

oh, yay for j brand love story! i had those, but they didn’t really work for me.. wish they did though, because they’re a nice, not-too-wide flare. zady actually sent me one of the white organic cotton shirts and an alpaca sweater – i like both very much, but you’re right about the fabric being kind of scratchy. i only noticed that at first though, and as i wore it yesterday all day, i forgot about it rather quickly…and anyway, i think that is something that would go away with wear/washing.

i’m VERY tempted by the everlane smock – but i’m afraid it won’t work for me at all…

I like J Brand for jeans. If you haven’t tried it, their high rise Maria skinny might be good for you, Extremely comfortable and looks good too. It comes in black but unfortunately is not on Shopbop in that color from what I could see.

Thanks for the reminder Grechen! I snagged some staples just in time: black jeans from Paige and some black pencil skirts to try out. Too bad I missed the beginning of the sale, I had some things saved in my wish list that are now all sold out (like one of those Kara backpacks). Oh well I guess there’s always next year!Elaine´s last blog post ..Everlane Modern Zip Backpack Mini Review

love those kara backpacks!! there’s always their black friday/cyber monday code, although i have a feeling that one will be tiered, like spend $250 get 15% off , etc., etc., which i don’t like. next year, just start saving things in your cart the first week of october 🙂

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